For centuries Antwerp, Belgium has held the title of “Diamond Capital of the World.”  80% of the world’s consumption of rough, polished and industrial diamonds pass through Antwerp.  Naturally Antwerp is home to some of the most skilled diamond cutters in the world.  Antwerp is also home to over 1,500 diamond companies and 4 diamond exchanges.  Each year we make a trip to Antwerp to hand pick some of the world’s finest diamonds and bring them back to the Ozarks for you.  Next time you visit us ask Randy about future Antwerp trips.  More than 50% of the world’s production of rough, polished and industrial diamonds pass through Antwerp.  8 in 10 of all rough diamonds in the world are handled in Antwerp.  Randy in Antwerp with Jean Paul Tolkowksy.  In 1919 the Tolkowksy family perfected the modern round brilliant ideal cut diamond.  Jean Paul is a 3rd generation cutter.  The name of the their diamonds are the “Tolkowksy Cut.”  The Tolkowksy family is highly respected in the diamond industry and in Antwerp.